Price for Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite in Kazakhstan - 2021

Price for Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite in Kazakhstan (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite import price amounted to $4,356 per ton, picking up by 55% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average import price increased by 105% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $4,733 per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($4,494 per ton), while the price for Hungary totaled $3,024 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+32.1%).

Price for Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite in Kazakhstan (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite export price amounted to $12,873 per ton, waning by -1.5% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a slight reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of 59%. The export price peaked at $16,713 per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Russia.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Russia amounted to -1.7% per year.

Imports of Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite in Kazakhstan

For the fourth consecutive year, Kazakhstan recorded growth in supplies from abroad of colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite, which increased by 43% to 502 tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 321% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite imports surged to $2.2M in 2022. Overall, imports enjoyed significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 234% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Import of Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite in Kazakhstan (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Russia	257	871	972	2,029	99.1%
Hungary	N/A	N/A	N/A	150	0%
Others	7.7	13.4	14.3	7.0	-3.1%
Total	265	885	986	2,186	102.1%

Top Suppliers of Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite to Kazakhstan in 2022:

Russia (451.4 tons)
Hungary (49.7 tons)

Exports of Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite in Kazakhstan

In 2022, exports of colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite from Kazakhstan declined notably to 71 kg, reducing by -25.3% against 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate a dramatic decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 375%.

In value terms, colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite exports shrank markedly to $914 in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 405% against the previous year.